Paint Process Engineer

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

MISSION:

• Ensure HSE policies are deployed and followed
• Coach and develop team to deliver maximum efficiency in all areas
• Follows, stabilises and optimises paint processes and results
• Participates in new product / process (paint line, robots) launches

Performance Indicators

• Number of accident or near misses related to paint area
• External & internal quality (PPM of parts)
• Paint right first time (% RFT)
• Paint scrap (%)
• Paint Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Paint consumption efficiency

Process Indicators

• Risk assessments, top safety interviews
• Process and control plan adherence (PPCM)
• RFT golden rules
• Paint Assessment

ACTIVITIES:

• Works according to HSE requirements (LOTO, cleaning…) and promote safety mindset on day to day basis
• Ensures safety and security conditions are kept in order within the paint line, alert management in case of any non-conformity or deviance
• Implements paint standards and exchanges within painting networks best practices
• Controls and optimizes process parameters
• Stabilizes and optimizes painting area performance (paint consumption, scraps reduction)
• Tests and validates technical solutions (OPTIPRO projects, changes in the plant, equipment supplier) 
• Analyses process failures
• Supports new projects launches in line with OPTIMAP requirements
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and productivity covering all process areas- cycle times, scrap, downtime, machine / tools and energy
• Participates in paint assessment.
• Develops the paint processes and systems ensuring a framework that will achieve world-class standards of quality and service to the customer and to achieve environmental compliance.
• Own the paint process FMEA and make sure that standardized work practices are being used.
• Establishes effective communication channels with the team and its people so as to realize their knowledge and full potential and to make sure that they are working to the same common business goals.
• Continually develops/drives the paint tech team to deliver best in class processes and standards.
• Own the technical integrity of paint database and supports introduction plans into plant painting area
• Ensures quality standards are maintained by the paint tech team.
• Designs and justifies new improvements and equipment to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
• Works with other departments to support and solves joint problems - injection, assembly.
• Participates in paint technicians’ recruitment to assess technical abilities.
• May train and coach paint technicians and operators
• May program robots or lead paint robots programmers
• Put in place effective visual management

Competences Requirements:

• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, paint fumes, and elevated noise levels (PPE provided).
• Frequent physical activity, including standing, lifting, bending, and climbing, to access equipment and systems.

• Must be able to wear a personal safety harness.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

Except where prohibited by state law all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Some of our Outstanding Benefits Effective on Day of Hire:

Medical / Dental / Vision plans
Paid Holidays
Vacation Pay Vehicle Discount Programs Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Programs 401K

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.